Willamette Wolverines Boys Soccer 0-4 West Albany

West Albany handed Willamette a 4-0 defeat Tuesday evening in boys soccer, sending the Wolverines home from Linn County with a loss to open the 2026 fall campaign. Willamette, based in Eugene, Oregon, and a member of the Midwestern League (5A), made the road trip to face the Bulldogs in a non-league contest, meaning the result carries no conference weight but still sets an early tone for the season. A four-goal margin is a tough way to begin a year, and the Wolverines will need to address both their defensive shape and finishing opportunities as they move forward. The silver lining is that non-league games exist precisely for this purpose, giving programs a chance to identify gaps before league play begins. Willamette drops to 0-1 on the season. The Wolverines will look to regroup quickly and put together a better showing in their next outing.